Junk box find near Lichfield sells for 11 times its original estimate at auction
A forgotten plaque found amid a box of junk at a property near Lichfield became the unexpected star of the show when it went…
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Toast rack bought for a snip by Leicestershire couple could be worth a fortune
A simple toast rack snapped up by Leicestershire newlyweds more than 80 years ago – just because they liked it – has turned out…
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Comedy coincidence at valuation day thanks to the late, great Laurel and Hardy
Lifelong Laurel and Hardy fan and manuscripts expert Jim Spencer couldn’t believe his eyes when two autographs from his comedy heroes came into a…
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New chance to own ‘incredible’ piece of Harry Potter cinema history
Two vintage red velvet chairs from the first ever Harry Potter film are coming up for auction after a similar…
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Can he make a Flipping Profit? Charles Hanson stars in new BBC1 show
Celebrity TV auction expert Charles Hanson is hoping to raise some smiles in a new BBC TV show which starts on April 16.
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FREE jewellery, silver and watch valuations with Kate Bliss at Hansons London
Kate Bliss, a familiar face on TV, is carrying our free jewellery, watches and silver valuations at Hansons London every month. She will be…
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‘My best find ever!’ Expert astonished by discovery at free valuation event
A letter unearthed at a free valuation event has been described as ‘my best Lichfield find ever’ by an antiques expert. Adrian Rathbone, associate…
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Never mind the weather! Tune into spring at Hansons April auctions with mouthwatering fruit porcelain
The rain, grey skies and long winter may have taken its toll but a magnificent collection of Royal Worcester fruit-painted porcelain will inject sunshine…
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Why did a chair without upholstery sell for nearly £6,000 at Hansons?
An antique chair soared to glory at auction despite having no upholstery and being in need of restoration. Looking at it in its basic…
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It’s au revoir as Victorian carousel sells to new owner across the Channel
The call of the Victorian fairground got phone, internet and room bidders into a spin as they battled to own a magnificent carousel in…
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Anything like this at home? Ruskin vase sells for THOUSANDS
The demand for pottery made in the West Midlands is soaring to new heights – which means you could be sitting on a windfall.
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The High Street is back in vogue! Rare book fetches record price at auction
A hugely sought after first edition book found at a free valuation day in Cheltenham has sold for a record price at auction. High…
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Destined to rocket to success! ‘Gold dust’ Star War toys unearthed by Hansons
A batch of ‘gold dust’ Star Wars toys made in Coalville are expected to be sought after by fans across the world at auction.
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Why choose us? Here are 10 great reasons why you should sell with Hansons
Hansons prides itself on its friendly, professional and approachable service. We aim for high standards and really care about our clients. But there are…
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Enjoy FREE jewellery, watch and silver valuations with TV’s Kate Bliss on April 5
Jewellery is hot property at auction with buyers flocking to find something unique that can’t be found on the high street. If you’re sitting…
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What’s in demand at auction? These were the stars of Hansons’ Spring Fine Art sale
Here, Adrian Rathbone, associate director of Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers, reveals the highlights of Hansons’ Spring Fine Art Auction. After the resounding success of Hansons’…
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Don’t bin it! The treasures worth THOUSANDS that were forgotten or almost thrown away
Thinking of having a spring clear out? Well, take care what you part with because items worth hundreds – or even thousands – of…
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Suffragette game sells for HUNDREDS at Hansons despite being incomplete
A century-old suffragette game unearthed at a free valuation day in Stratford surged to success at auction to sell for six times its…
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FREE Easter fun for families! Children can enjoy a ride on Victorian carousel at Hansons
A one-off opportunity to enjoy a classic Victorian fairground ride for free is coming up during the Easter school holidays. Derbyshire’s Hansons Auctioneers has…
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Hot property! Georgian ‘secrets of sex’ manual sells for 30 times its estimate at Hansons
A Georgian ‘secrets of sex manual’ dating back to 1720 smashed its humble auction estimate to smithereens to sell for thousands. Found by Derbyshire’s…
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Harry Potter chairs steal the show!
Movie magic helped two vintage red velvet chairs from the first ever Harry Potter film soar to success at auction attracting bidders from all…
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